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Job summary
Finance is at the heart of decision making in the Department for Business & Trade. Following the Machinery of Government changes and the formation of the Department for Business and Trade, DBTs Strategic Finance team is being expanded to build additional capacity and capability and the work of the department has never been more crucial.
The Strategic Finance team works across the Department to understand delivery plans and the associated funding requirements, providing expert financial advice, analysis and assurance to the Permanent Secretary, HMT, Ministers and Executive Boards.
Within the Strategic Finance team sits the Analysis team. The team leads on the analysis work which includes providing management information, and jointly leads on workforce reporting for the Department and developing the systems.
This is a high-profile, diverse position focused on delivering DBTs high quality in-year finance and workforce MI and continually improve pay and headcount data as well as supporting the Departments systems development. It offers experience in stakeholder engagement, project planning and producing management information, as well shaping, and improving the Departments systems as we transition on to a new finance system.
This role is available in seven UK locations and can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in the office on average. Changes to these working arrangements are available in certain circumstances but must be agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role and can only be discussed with successful candidates. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DBT, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.
Job description
- Lead on the systems development and innovation by ensuring we make use of the systems functionality in producing robust and accurate in-year management information.
- Providing Management Accounts and FBPs with the forecasts in line with the month end timetable.
- Build relationships across the Department to ensure effective and accurate Management Information reports are produced on time.
- Confidently and credibly present financial information with recommendations to senior managers and decision-makers.
- Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Finance Business Partners, UKSBS and DDaT engagement.
- Analyse current processes to identify and implement ways to improve processes and budgetary control.
- Support the in-year reporting team with the month end process, ensuring an understanding of the departmental budget, forecasts and risks.
- Undertake scenario modelling and provide a range of options to inform departmental decisions.
- Develop automated reporting solutions in DataWorkspace.
- Line management of an SEO.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- The ability to interpret large volumes of information and provide meaningful analysis to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills to provide insightful reporting and clear briefing on issues to senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills, especially when engaging and influencing colleagues on financial decisions.
- Ability to react to change and manage emerging priorities to tight deadlines, respond to varying situations in a professional manner.
- Self-starter who enjoys solving problems.
Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of systems.
- Proven track record of delivering through others.
- A full or partial CCAB Qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£14,461 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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You will have 25 days annual leave in your first year, and an additional day for each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years).
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Learning and development tailored to your role.
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An environment with flexible working options.
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A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.
- A Personal Statement explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria.
It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date though this is subject to change.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
- A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
- Any move to the Department for Business and Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments.
- The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
- New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
- Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty. Any applicant who has details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
- A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
- Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
- Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland/Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
Vetting
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Masood Beg
- Email : Masood.Beg@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints
